Back to the 1970's! - Order Entry Gibson Homewares Employee Review

1.0
Sep 9, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company is a stodgy mammoth with multiple large clients, so it can afford to be sloppy, the size of the orders mask inefficiencies, erratic changes in direction and poor execution. If you are looking for the stability of a "prison camp" (term used by the employees), this is the place for you, and if you don't anger one of the 3 brothers, you will retire there after a very dull, uninspired career. Lifetime employment, like in the 1970's. But you will cry and hate yourself along the way.

Cons

Very low pay, hypocritical slogan "People are #1" when instead employees are routinely insulted and ridiculed in public by the 3 Iranian Jewish brothers, and eventually disposed of to be replaced with other low-paid employees. The first brother is the most unstable one with sudden outbursts of anger for no reason. Probably because he spends way too long at the office secretly reading everyone's emails (access provided by a secret outside IT consultant), but unable to say out loud he read your emails. The second brother is micro-managing the purchasing department, making authoritative decisions to discontinue items just created and imported, and grossly mismanaging the inventory (overwhelmed and lack of delegation skills). The third brother is tired of this, and keeps busy watching dirty images on his computer.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I arrived at Gibson in 2017 and since then I've met some great wonderful people here! If you are a good employee and are serious about doing the job and wanting to grow, doors and opportunity will open for you. I have been in 3 different departments here and learned so much in each of them! I am very happy in my current position and look forward to staying with Gibson for many years to come!

Cons

Only thing I can think of is: I wish there was more natural light coming in inside the office, but I understand this is a big building and isn't always possible. You can always use your 15 min break to step outside and get some nice sun and take a fresh breath.

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They offer flexible hours with a positive work environment. From Christmas parties to lunches and raffles celebrating other holidays Gibson makes you feel like not just an employee but part of the "Gibson Family". They appreciate the work you do and reward good job performances with annual salary increases and bonuses.

Cons

I Really can't think of anything

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Gibson Homewares Response
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Thank you for your review! It's great to hear positive feedback from our team members!
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